The reverse of the badge and the case inscription are the same: 'Merit Badge, Imperial Military Reservist Association.'

A beautiful large medal with the Military Reservist member badge and a Japanese castle (probably Nagoya Castle.)In scribed 'Imperial Ordinance Proclamation Commemorative, Imperial Year 2596 [1936], Imperial Ordinance Number 365, Imperial Military Reservist Association Nagoya Branch.'

This is not an official Japan Mint medal. A label on the box shows it was made at a medal shop in Nagoya.

Diameter: 6 cm.

Imperial Military Reservist member badge and metal door ID plate showing that the person was a full member of the association.

Imperial Military Reservist metal door ID plate showing that the person was an honorable member of the association.

'Imperial Military Reservist Association Merit Badge.'

Imperial Military Reservist member badge.The two kanji in the center seem to be an abbreviation for 'Manchukuo (Manchuria) group.'This badge appears to be plastic.